Argentinian Revolution
By Gabe Brooke Ethan Derrick
Why did this event happen?
After Napoleon replaced Ferdinand of Spain, the people of Argentina were outraged. They formed a council declaring Argentina independent.
Important dates and events.
Dec. 9, 1824 Bolivar defeated Spain at the battle of Ayacucho
Important leaders
Jose San Martin
Helped free Argentina in 1810.
Simon Bolivar
Defeated Spain at the battle of Ayacucho. Made Argentina free in 1810.
Joseph Bonaparte
Appointed by his brother Napoleon, Joseph was the king of Spain during the Argentinian Revolution.
Who supported the revolution?
England not being on the best of terms with Spain lead to England helping the revolution to make Spain mad.
Who opposed the revolution?
The Spanish were the only people that opposed the revolution. They would battle with the revolutionaries.